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A Summary of Catherine Called Birdy
Catherine’s nickname is Little Bird
She hates all suitors take my word
She writes a journal for her brother Edward
He thinks she’ll mature and move forward
She does endless chores which she really doesn’t like
She is sick of it she’d rather take a hike
Her father wants to marry her to anyone
No matter how awful as long as he’s a rich one
While all this is happening her mom comes by
Demanding a lady but Birdy failing every try
Then comes Master Lack-Wit, suitor number one
He had hair coming from his ears, certainly no fun
Catherine gets rid of him in a clever way
She put bones in her hair, but there’s more to say
Birdy rubbed her nose red and made her teeth black
He really seemed to hate it, for he didn’t come back
There were much more suitors to annoy Little Bird
Birdy sent them packing no matter how absurd
Then came Shaggy Beard the worst of all
Could he be the cause for Birdy’s downfall?
The ugly new suitor drove Birdy mad
For six whole months, yes this was really bad
Soon Catherine saved a very troubled bear
From being attacked by some dogs at the fair
But Shaggy Beard paid for the bear she bought
Now they are betrothed no matter what she thought
No one now could help the girl for she lost the war
But at least the bear would no longer be sore
Catherine had actually tried to run away
She went to her uncle’s house on the wedding day
But…
No matter how far she runs she can’t get away
She always has to be herself what more to say
But Shaggy Beard died in a brawl that day
Now Stephen will marry her so let’s shout “Hooray!”
For Stephen is young and he is clean
He loves to learn as Catherine has seen
Catherine will marry very very soon
Let’s review what she learned before YOU leave school in June
You should always be yourself, and always be kind
Be determined and courageous they’re the best traits you’ll find
Catherine had learned a lot that year
Her life is now bright with nothing to fear
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